JP3446073B2 - IC card processing device - Google Patents

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DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [0001] BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a memory
Accepts an IC card provided with
IC card processing for reading and writing data
Related to the device. [0002] 2. Description of the Related Art IC cards are different from magnetic recording cards.
Various kinds of information are electrically stored in the memory IC.
External devices connected via terminals provided on the outer surface
It is formed to exchange information with the device. FIG. 9 shows an example of an IC card 1.
A predetermined position near the front end on the one surface 1a side of the resin card 1
Are provided with a plurality of external terminals 2, 2,.
Each external terminal is connected to a memory IC or the like built in the vicinity of the terminal.
It is connected to the. [0004] Such an IC card is connected via an external terminal.
If the specified information is not exchanged electrically,
I can't know the owner's unique information, money information, etc.
In addition, compared to magnetic cards, unauthorized use is less likely to occur, and
Contents do not change due to magnetism from outside
Has been used instead of magnetic cards.
ing. Reading information from such an IC card
An IC card processing device for performing writing is a magnetic card
It is necessary to read magnetic information while carrying the card like
There is generally no internal pull-in mechanism,
Insert the IC card into the card slot at least
To the extent that the terminal section enters the
Touch the contact terminal to the external terminal of the card with
It is configured to send and receive information through the contact terminals.
And pull out the read and written IC card by hand.
Used for [0006] However, as described above, the user himself / herself
With the method of pulling out the card, you may forget to remove the card after using the device
It is easy for others to misuse a card that you forgot to remove
I will be. [0007] To solve this, FIG.
As in the IC card processing device 10 shown in FIG.
When the use is completed, insert the IC card from the card slot
Eject dynamically to encourage users to remember their cards
It is possible. That is, in this IC card processing device 10,
A card is provided on a part of the front surface 10a provided with the card insertion slot 11.
Bulging portion 12 bulging in the direction of discharge
A solenoid 13 is arranged in the section 12 and a card
Pushed by the tip of the IC card inserted from the insertion slot 11
Slide to the back side and use IC 15
Slide member 16 for urging 1 toward card insertion slot 11
Is provided. Then, the card insertion slot 11 of the IC card 1
When insertion into the sensor is detected by a sensor or the like, the solenoid 13 is turned off.
Drive the pin 13a out of the card path.
As shown in FIG. 10C, the external terminal is
When the IC card 1 enters the position where it contacts the contact terminal
When the power to the solenoid 13 is stopped, the pin 13a
Of the IC card 1 by its own weight
The IC card 1 is brought into contact with the rear end 1b to regulate the return of the IC card 1. Then, when the use of the device is finished,
The solenoid 13 is energized and its pin 13a is
And slide member 16 is tensioned by spring 15.
Return IC card 1 to card slot 11 by force
Is discharged. As described above, the IC card is used after the device is used.
If the card is ejected from the card insertion slot 11, the user
Will not forget to pull out. [0012] SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
IC card processing devices use IC cards
During the operation, the device itself (for example, a public telephone) breaks down and
When the pin 13a of the solenoid 13 enters the path of the card.
The user tries to remove the IC card
Even if you pull out the IC card blocked by the pin 13a
If you try to pull it out forcibly,
Damage or destruction of equipment. During normal operation, the solenoid 1
Operation for energizing 3, for example, on-hook of handset
If no operation is performed, the IC card can be ejected.
There was annoyance that there was not. [0014] The present invention solves this problem and provides a card
Automatic ejection and forced removal of the card by the user.
To provide an IC card processing device that can handle
ing. [0015] [MEANS FOR SOLVING THE PROBLEMS]
In addition, the IC card processing device of the present invention receives an IC card.
It has a card insertion slot for one side, and the one side
Cards with bulges that bulge in the card ejection direction
Lot and the card slot at the back of the card slot
IC card arranged and inserted from the card insertion slot
A predetermined position where a part of the rear end enters the bulging portion.
A frame that accepts up to and is supported by the frame,
Connect to the external terminal of the IC card inserted to the predetermined position.
Touching the contact terminals with the frame in the card insertion / removal direction.
Slidably supported, and inserted from the card insertion slot
No. that moves to the back side by being pushed by the tip of the inserted IC card
1 slide member and the first slide member
A first spring member for urging the card insertion port side,
Supported slidably along the card insertion and removal direction,
The first slide portion is pushed by the first slide member.
A second slide member that moves to the back side with the material,
Urging the second slide member toward the card insertion slot
An IC car supported by the second spring member and the frame;
The second slide when the door enters the predetermined position.
Inserting the card into the second slide member by engaging the member
A lock member that regulates return to the mouth
Between the lock member and the second slide member.
Is released, and the second slide member is inserted into the card.
An electromagnetic driver returning to the mouth direction, supported by the frame,
The card slot on the side of the bulging portion of the card slot and the card
Formed in the card path between the frames, IC
To prevent the entry and return ofCard stopper
And at least the first spring member holds the IC card
Card with a biasing force greater than the force to return to the card insertion direction.
Third spring member for urging the topper in the card path direction
And the card stopper by the third spring member.
Having a regulating portion for regulating movement in the card passage direction,
The second slide member and the card via a regulating portion;
Connects between the toppers and the second slide member is on the back side
The card stopper advances to the card path when moving to
Move the regulating portion in the direction of
When the member moves toward the card insertion slot, the card slot
Move the restrictor in the direction in which the topper exits the card path.
Move the card stopper to the second slide
A coupling mechanism driven by the member,IC card is
Enter to the predetermined position andSecondThe slide member is
When it reaches the position where it engages with the locking memberThe card strike
PperReturn the IC card by touching the rear end of the IC card
Is regulated by the urging force of the third spring member.State
And from that stateThe IC card at the predetermined positionAgainst
When a force is applied in the discharge direction from outside
The card stopper isTo the urging force of the third spring member
Independently of the second slide memberFrom the card aisle
LeavingDoMove in directionTo pull out the IC card
And engages with the lock member after the IC card is pulled out.
By the second slide member held in the
Keep the card stopper in the card passage.
To prevent the next IC card from being inserted.. With such a configuration, the IC card of the present invention can be used.
In the card processing device, an IC card is inserted from the card insertion slot
Then, the first slide member is pushed to the front end of the card.
Is moved to the back side against the urging force of the first spring member,
The second slide member resists the urging force of the second spring member
It moves to the back with the first slide member. And
When the IC card reaches the predetermined position, the lock member
Card of the second slide member engaged with the slide member of
The return to the insertion slot is restricted and the second
Card strike that moves to the card passage side following the guide member
The hopper contacts the rear end of the IC card and the first spring member
The return of the IC card due to the urging force is regulated. This state
When the electromagnetic driver is energized and driven from the
The engagement of the slide member is released, and the second slide member
Returning toward the card slot by the urging force of the spring member,
The card stopper moves out of the card passage following
Then, the IC card returns to the card insertion slot side. Also card
Pull out the IC card whose rear end is in contact with the stopper
When an external force is applied in the direction of
The second slide slides against the urging force of the third spring member.
Move in the exit direction independently of the member and touch the rear end of the IC card.
Pass the card through the card slot. [0017] BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG.
An embodiment will be described. 1 to 5 show an IC card according to an embodiment.
1 shows the external appearance and internal structure of a card processing device 20.
This IC card processing device 20 is provided on the operation surface of a public telephone.
An IC card that is attached and manually inserted by the user
Accept to the position where it can be withdrawn and write it on the IC card.
Rewrite recorded information (for example, frequency information, etc.)
It is something. As shown in FIG. 1, this IC card processing device
The device 20 includes a card slot 22 and a card slot 22.
And a housing 30 fixed to the rear of the
You. The back side of the card slot 22 is open.
It is formed in a hollow box shape, and its front side has a large forward
The bulging portion 23 that protrudes and the protruding portion 23
So that the insertion / removal operation part 24 formed without
Is provided. Front surface 23a of bulging portion 23 and insertion / removal operation
On the front surface 24a of the working section 24, a horizontally long slit-shaped card is inserted.
The inlet 25 is formed continuously. The housing 30 is provided with the IC card processing device.
The upper cover 31 and the frame
And a rectangular box shape with the
Slot 22 so that it is inscribed in the opening edge on the back side of the slot 22.
It is stuck and fixed. The upper cover 31 is formed in a rectangular flat plate shape.
It is fixed so as to cover the upper surface of the frame 33, and then
As shown in FIG. 4, a first slide, which will be described later,
Regulating member 32 for regulating the upward movement of the
Is protruding. The frame 33 includes a substantially rectangular substrate 34 and a base.
Side plates 3 erected on both sides of the plate 34 so as to face each other
A rear plate 37 connecting the rear ends of the side plates 35, 36 with the rear plates 5, 36
As a result, the outer shape viewed from above is formed in a substantially rectangular shape.
And the shape seen from the card slot 22 side is substantially H-shaped.
Have been. Lower inner wall surfaces 35a, 36 of the side plates 35, 36
a shows an IC card inserted from the card insertion slot 25;
Accepts almost linearly while restricting lateral movement of
The card slot 25 at a distance equal to the width of the card slot 25.
Facing the row. The frame 33 is inserted into the card slot 25.
From the lower surface 34a of the substrate 34,
Lower part surrounded by lower inner wall surfaces 35a, 36a of the side plates 35, 36
The card is fixed to a position where it can enter the card
Is defined. A terminal plate mounting hole 4
0 is formed through. This terminal plate mounting hole 40 has an end
The child board 41 is fixed. On the lower surface side of the terminal board 41,
Contact terminals 42 for contacting each external terminal of the IC card
Are provided in two rows of four. Each contact terminal
42 is a conductive member having a spring property (for example, phosphor bronze or the like)
Is bent in a substantially V-shape, and one end thereof is connected to a terminal plate 41.
Terminal holes provided on the terminal plate 41 at the other end side.
41a, and the lower end of the lower surface 34a of the substrate 34
It is supported so that it protrudes downward, and is pressed from below
Moves upward while elastically deforming, and returns to its elasticity.
Counteracts pressing force from below with force. On both sides of the terminal plate mounting hole 40,
The slide tables 44, 4 formed one step higher than the upper surface 34b
4 is extended to the rear of the frame,
Outside, the groove 45 along the card insertion and removal direction, respectively.
45 are provided. In front of each groove 45, a hook 4
6, 46 are provided. The first slide is placed on the slide bases 44,44.
An id member 47 is placed. First slide member 4
7, a substantially rectangular upper plate 48, as shown in FIG.
Each slide base extends downward from both sides of the upper plate 48
Cards are passed through grooves 45, 45 outside 44, 44
And a card receiver 49 that enters the unit 38.
I have. In the card receivers 49, 49, the card storage unit 3 is provided.
8. Accept the leading edge of the card entering
A recess 49a is provided for sliding while maintaining a constant height.
ing. The front surface of the upper plate 48 of the first slide member 47
Hooks 50, 50 are provided at both ends, respectively.
Between the hooks 50, 50 and the hooks 46, 46 on the substrate 34 side.
Between the first slide member 47 and the card insertion slot 25 side
The springs 51, 51 as first biasing springs for biasing
Each is hanging. The lengths of the grooves 45 of the substrate 34 are as follows:
The IC card transfers each external terminal to each contact terminal 42.
Until each contact position (this position is the predetermined position)
When entering, the first key pressed on the top of the card
The card receivers 49, 49 of the ride member 47 are provided with the grooves 45, 45.
Contacting the rear end of the IC card
Into the card insertion slot 25 on the side of the bulging portion 23 of the slot 22.
The other part of the rear end of the IC card enters and the insertion / removal operation part 24 side
At the position protruding from the card insertion slot 25
Is previously set to stop. On one side edge of the substrate 34, a second slurry
An id member 55 is disposed. Second slide member 5
5 is a flat plate as shown in FIG.
Side portion of the intermediate portion 55a having the narrowest width.
Is provided with a hook 56. Wider than the middle part 55a
A long hole 57 is formed in the center of the wide rear portion 55b.
And the side of the rear portion 55b.
A contact piece 58 extending in the direction of the groove 45 is provided. The front portion is formed wider than the rear portion 55b.
On the side of the portion 55c, an elongated hole 59 with a side cutout is provided.
In front of the elongated hole 59, the width is stepped toward the front.
A step portion 60 formed so as to be reduced to
You. In addition, a long hole 61 is provided in the center of the front portion 55c,
Guide pieces 62, 63 are provided at the front end and the rear end of the front portion 55c.
Is erected upward, and a guide is provided on the side opposite to the slot 59.
The guide piece 64 is erected in parallel with the guide pieces 62 and 63.
You. The length of the rear portion 55b of the second slide member 55
The hole 57 and the long hole 59 of the front part 55 c
Guide shaft 6 erected along the card insertion / removal direction at intervals of
5 and 66 are inserted, and the second slide member 55
Guided by these guide shafts 65 and 66,
Ride. The intermediate portion 5 of the second slide member 55
5a and a hook 67 erected on the substrate 34
A spring 68 serves as a second biasing spring of this embodiment.
Is locked, and the tension of the spring 68 causes the second
The slide member 55 is always urged toward the card slot.
I have. The second slide member 55 is connected to the first slide member 55.
When the contact member 47 is pushed to the rear side, the contact piece
58 with the first slide member 47 and the back side.
Move to. On the front part 55c of the second slide member 55
The first connecting lever 70 is slidably supported.
ing. The first connection lever 70 is connected to a second connection lever described later.
Together with the lever 80 and the third connecting lever 85, this
It forms the connecting mechanism of the embodiment, and includes an upper plate 71,
Formed in a substantially U-shape by the side plate 72 and the lower plate 73
A shaft hole 7 is provided at the center of the upper plate 71 and the lower plate 73.
4 and 75 are provided, and one pin is provided in each of the shaft holes 74 and 75.
76 is inserted. A notch is provided at the rear end of the lower plate 73.
A groove 77 is provided. The first connecting lever connects the outer wall surface of the side plate 72 to
Contacting the inner wall surface of the guide piece 64 of the second slide member 55
Then, the front part of the lower plate 73 is sandwiched between the guide pieces 62 and 64,
The notch groove 77 of the lower plate 73 engages with the guide piece 63, and
In addition, the lower end of the pin 76 is
Supported on the second slide member 55 in a state inserted in
Have been. A square hole 78 is provided on the front end side of the upper plate 71.
ing. An intermediate portion of the pin 76 of the first connecting lever 70
The third spring portion of this embodiment is provided between the
A spring 79 is hung as a material. This spring 79
Spring 5 for returning first slide member 47 to the card insertion slot side
It has a biasing force greater than the biasing forces of
Moves the first connecting lever 70 to the second sliding member 55.
It is biased to the rear, and this direction is
Card stopper 90 into the card passage side.
And indirectly insert the card stopper 90 into the card
That is, it is biased toward the passage. Also, this spring 79
Slide of the first connecting lever 70 by the urging force of
The backward movement on the member 47 is controlled by the restricting portion of this embodiment.
Notch groove 77 as a guide for second slide member 55
Is restricted by engaging and contacting the dovetail 63,
Due to this regulation, the first connecting lever 70 is moved to the second sliding position.
It moves with the sliding member 55. The first connecting lever 70 has a second connecting lever.
-80 are connected. Lower surface of second connecting lever 80
Pins 81 and 82 are erected at both ends, respectively.
A shaft hole 83 is provided. This second connecting lever 80
A shaft 84 erected on the substrate 34 is inserted into the shaft hole 83 of
And the second connecting lever 80 rotates about the shaft 84
I do. The pin 81 at one end of the second connecting lever 80 is
1 is inserted into the square hole 78 of the upper plate 71 of the connection lever 70
I have. At the other end of the second connecting lever 80, a third
Are connected. Third connection lever
85 is a substantially inverted L-shape when viewed from the front with an upper plate 86 and a side plate 87
The upper plate 86 is provided with a second connecting lever.
A square hole 88 for receiving the pin 82 of the 80 is provided.
The end of the side plate 87 extending in the direction of the card insertion slot has a shaft
A hole 89 is provided. The side plate 87 of the third connecting lever 85 has
The memory card stopper 90 is connected. Card stopper
-90 is formed in a substantially trapezoidal shape when viewed from the side,
Are provided with shaft holes 91 and 92 at the top and bottom, respectively.
The lower end of the front end extending into the bulging portion 23 of the
Extends downward. The shaft hole 91 on the upper side of the card stopper 90
The shaft inserted in the shaft hole 89 of the third connecting lever 85
94 communicates with each other.
A shaft 95 supported at the front end of the shaft is inserted. As described above, the first connecting lever 70 is
With the tension of 79, it becomes integral with the second slide member 55.
Move in the same direction, and the movement of the first connecting lever 70
Card strike via the second and third connecting levers 80 and 85
It is transmitted in the direction in which the upper 90 is rotated. Accordingly
Then, the card stopper 90 is attached to the second slide member 55.
The card insertion of the bulging portion 23 side of the card slot 22
A shaft 95 is provided in the card passage between the entrance and the card accommodating section 38.
Move forward and backward with your heart. That is, the second slide member 55
The claw 93 moves into the card passage when the
And the second slide member 55
When moving to the card insertion slot 25 side, the claw 93
It rotates in the direction to exit from the card passage. On the other hand, the front portion 55 of the second slide member 55
On the lower surface side of c, a lock member 100 is arranged. The lock member 100 is formed in a substantially elliptical shape.
In the center thereof, an elongated hole 5 of the second slide member 55 is provided.
9 is engaged with the guide shaft 66 through which the shaft 9 is inserted.
Provided on one end side, at right angles to the longitudinal direction of this lever.
An engagement piece 102 extending in a direction is provided. Engagement piece
The tip 102a of 102 is bent upward. Also,
A hole 103 is provided at the other end of the lock member 100.
You. The lock member 100 is inserted through the shaft hole 101.
Supported so as to be rotatable about a guide shaft 66
The tip 102a of the engagement piece 102 is
When the ride member 55 is at the end on the card insertion slot side,
Side between the elongated hole 59 and the step portion 60 of the second slide member 55
Portion, and the second slide member 55 is moved to the rear side by a predetermined distance.
Each part is so engaged with the stepped part 60 when slid.
The dimensions have been set. The other end of the lock member 100 has a drive lever
-105 are connected. Drive lever 105 is approximately rectangular
It is formed in a shape, and a long hole 106 is provided in the center thereof,
A pin 107 is provided upright on the upper surface on one end side. Drive lever
The switch operation piece 108 is extended on the side of the
ing. The drive lever 105 has a long hole 106
Along a direction substantially orthogonal to the second slide member 55
Inserted into two shafts 110 and 111 erected on the substrate 34
And the pin 107 is inserted into the hole 103 of the lock member 100.
In the direction perpendicular to the second slide member 55
This drive lever is supported so that it can slide.
Lock member 100 is rotated by sliding movement of 105
I do. The other end of the drive lever 105 is the same as that of this embodiment.
Drive pin 11 of solenoid 115 as an electromagnetic drive body
5a. The solenoid 115 is energized
Then, the drive pin 115a and the drive lever 105 are retracted.
Then, the lock member 100 is turned counterclockwise in FIG.
Move. The driving pin 115 of the solenoid 115
a, the driving lever 105 is always
In the direction of pushing toward the slide member 55 side, that is, the lock member 1
00 of the second locking member 55
It is urged in a direction to engage with the step portion 60. The rear part of the substrate 34 is shown in FIG.
Thus, the external terminal of the IC card contacts the contact terminal 42.
A sensor to detect that the vehicle has entered the specified position
Switch 120 is fixed. This switch 12
0 is the first when the IC card enters the predetermined position.
Of the slide member 47 is closed. The switch operating piece of the drive lever 105
In the vicinity of 108, the drive lever 105 is
It is on the member 55 side or pulled in by the solenoid 115
That is, the locking member 100 is
Sensor for detecting whether or not the member 55 is engaged
The switch 121 is fixed. Each contact terminal 42, solenoid 115
And switches 120 and 121 are control units of a public telephone.
(Not shown). This control unit is
In addition to call control of public telephones, card insertion and ejection status
Is determined from the on / off state of the switches 120 and 121,
Reading information from the inserted card via each contact terminal 42
Performs the writing process and the solenoid at the end of a call, etc.
115 to discharge the card,
Prevent insertion of code. Next, the operation of the card processing device 20 will be described.
Will be described. IC card 1 is inserted into card slot 22
Is inserted through the slot 25, and the tip of the
Position of the guide member 47 in contact with the card receivers 49, 49.
, The first slide member 47 is inserted into the card receiver.
49, the recesses 49a, 49a of the 49 receive the leading end of the card.
And insert the IC card 1 as shown in FIG.
While entering horizontally into the card storage section, the IC card
Is pushed to slide back. Then, when the card further enters,
The rear end of the first slide member 47 is the second slide member 5
5 and the first contact piece 58 as shown in FIG.
Slide member 47 and second slide member 55 are on the back side.
Slide to. At this time, the first connecting lever 70 is
Since it moves to the back side with the second slide member 55,
The second connecting lever 80 rotates counterclockwise in FIG.
Then, the third connecting lever 85 slides toward the card insertion slot 25 side.
Id. Therefore, the card stopper 90 is provided as shown in FIG.
As shown in (a) of FIG.
5 and into the card passage between the card holder 38
Rotate counterclockwise. Each external terminal is connected to the contact terminal 42.
When the IC card 1 is inserted to the predetermined position where
As shown in FIG. 6C, the engagement of the lock member 100
The tip 102a of the piece 102 is the step of the second slide member 55.
The second slide member 55 is inserted into the card
Return toward the entrance is restricted. At this time, the rear end of the IC card 1 is
7 (b), the claw portion of the card stopper 90
At the position where it has passed through 93,
I have. Here, the second slide member 55 by the spring 68
Of the lock member 100 and the second
2 is smaller than the engagement force with the slide member 55, and
The first slide member 47 by the screw 51 is inserted into the card insertion slot 2.
The force to return to the five directions is the second slide member by the spring 79.
55 and the first connecting lever 70 and the connecting force (card stopper
−90 toward the card passage). did
Therefore, if the user releases his / her hand from the IC card 1,
The C card 1 applies the force in the return direction of the first slide member 47
And try to move it in the direction of ejection from the card slot.
However, the movement is restricted by the card stopper 90.
The IC card cannot return to the card slot.
No. At this time, the switch 120 is set to the first
The switch 121 is closed by being pushed by the slide member 47.
Closed by being pushed by switch operation piece 108 of drive lever 105
To achieve. The above-described control unit operates the two switches 1
By closing 20, 121, the IC card is inserted and
IC card is in a predetermined position in the card housing (external terminals
(Contact position with the contact terminal 42).
And read the information of the IC card through each contact terminal 42.
This information can be read correctly and this IC card
If the mode has frequency information, the frequency information
When there is enough space left to talk,
Enable For example, for on-hook operation of the handset
Therefore, the control unit that detects the end of the telephone call uses the IC card.
Write necessary information to the
After that, the solenoid 115 is temporarily energized. By this energization, the drive lever 105
As shown in FIG. 8A, the solenoid 115 body side
The lock member 100 rotates counterclockwise and
The tip 102a of the locking piece 102 is the second slide member 55
Is separated from the stepped portion 60. For this reason, the second slide member 55 is
By the action of the screw 68, together with the first connecting lever 70,
To the card insertion slot 25 side, and the second connection
The lever 80 is rotated clockwise, and the third connecting lever 8 is rotated.
5 slides to the back side, and the card stopper 90 is
(C) as shown in FIG.
93 retreats upward from the card path. Thus, the return rule for the IC card 1 is
The control is released, and the IC card 1 is moved to the first slide member 4.
7 and the card insertion slot 25 side by the action of the spring 51
To the rear of the card that has entered the bulging portion 23 side
From the card insertion slot 25. The user notices the ejection of this IC card.
Then, the IC card 1 is pulled out from the card insertion slot 25. The control unit controls the solenoid 115
Energization is for IC card failures and mistakes on the front and back of the card.
Therefore, when the information on the card cannot be read correctly,
Is also performed when there is no card remaining
And eject the IC card. Through solenoid 115
Card stopper that has exited the card passage by electric drive
-90 keeps its exit status and enters the next card.
Do not hinder. Further, the IC card is once inserted to a predetermined position.
Use a pay phone with a magnetic card, coins, etc.
In the case where the use of the call itself is canceled or a public telephone
If a failure occurs in itself, the user can use the card slot
22 from the card insertion slot 25 of the insertion / removal operation unit 24.
The IC card 1 that has been put out can be pulled out by hand
You. That is, the IC card 1 is ejected from outside.
When a force is applied in the direction, the force
This works in the direction to rotate clockwise (in FIG. 7).
Of the third connecting lever 85 and the second connecting lever.
It is transmitted to the first connecting lever 70 through the bar 80,
As shown in FIG. 8 (b), the connecting lever 70 of FIG.
The car slides on the second slide member 55 against the tension of the screw 79.
Slide to the card insertion slot 25 side. For this reason, the card stopper 90 is
The claw 93 is pushed by the rear end of the IC card 1 and
Rotate clockwise as in (c) and rear end of IC card 1
The contact between the finger and the claw 93 is released, and the IC card 1 is forcibly pulled out.
Enable At this time, the card stopper 90
Is engaged with the lock member 100 and its movement is regulated.
Is independently rotated with respect to the second slide member 55
2 engagement between the slide member 55 and the lock member 100
Has been maintained. When such a forced card removal operation is performed,
When the first slide member 47 is
Return to the card insertion slot 25, so that the public telephone
If this is the case, the control unit
Can be known by opening the switch 120.
You. Then, the control unit performs the forcible pull-out operation.
When it is determined that the work is due to the user's convenience,
Is temporarily supplied to the second slide member 55.
Disengage the lock member 100 and the card stopper.
90 out of the card path and insert the next card
Do not interfere. Also, this IC card processing device 20
Failure on the public telephone side
If there is a card removal operation, the control unit
The solenoid 115 is energized even after the
The claw 93 of the card stopper 90 into the card passage.
Holds the card out and prevents the next card from being inserted.
Be careful not to perform abnormal writing processing on the C card
I do. Also, a failure occurs in which the power supply function itself stops.
Even if the card stopper 90 of the card stopper 90 is
As it stays in the aisle, the next card is inserted.
Can be blocked. In this IC card processing device 20,
For urging the card stopper 90 to the card passage side.
The spring 79 is connected to the first connecting lever 70 and the second switch of the connecting mechanism.
The tension of the spring 79 is applied to the second
Be careful not to load the sliding member 55 to the rear side
Insert the IC card as far as it will go
Can be [0070] [Other Embodiments] In the above embodiment, the connecting mechanism is the first,
Consists of second and third connecting levers 70, 80, 85
However, this connection mechanism uses a card
Cards with pars restricted from moving in the card path direction
Connecting between the stopper and the second slide member,
Card stopper is driven by the second slide member to pass the card.
Move the restriction to move into and out of the
Insert the card stopper to remove the card.
Card independent of the second slide member against the urging force of
What is necessary is just to be able to move in the direction of leaving the passage. For example, a rotation like the second connecting lever 70
The coupling mechanism can be configured with only a dynamic coupling lever.
You. In this case, connect one end of the connecting lever to the card stopper.
And the other end of the connecting lever is used as a restricting portion for the second slide.
The second member is brought into contact with the sliding member by the urging force of the spring.
Link so that the card stopper follows the movement of the guide member.
The card will not respond to a forced card removal operation.
The other end of the coupling lever slides against the biasing force of the spring.
Rotate independently so that it is separated from the member
May be configured to exit the card passage. Further, the second slide member and the card stock
You may make it connect directly with a par. For example,
Abut the card stopper on the end of the second slide member
Functioning regulation part, and the regulation part and the card stopper
The second slide is brought into contact with each other by the tension of the spring.
Connected so that the card stopper follows the movement of the card member
The card slot against forced card removal.
Whether the topper is a second slide member against the urging force of the spring
Rotate independently to leave the card path away from the card path
It is configured so that: In the above embodiment, the card stopper
A third spring member (a spring) for urging the card toward the card passage.
F) between the connecting mechanism and the second slide member.
However, the third spring member is connected to the frame and the coupling mechanism.
Between the frame and the card stopper, and
With the card stopper urged toward the card passage,
Connect the slide member and the card stopper
It may be. In the above embodiment, the lock member 10
0 to release the engagement with the second slide member.
Solenoid 115 is used as an electromagnetic driver for
However, using an electromagnet instead of a solenoid
One end of the material is directly electromagnetically attracted to the second slide member.
May be disengaged. In the above embodiment, the card insertion slot is
Card slot 22 and frame 31 are separately formed
Although both are formed, both may be formed integrally. Also,
Various modifications are possible for these shapes. Also,
The bulge of the card slot of the above embodiment is
So that one side of the card is exposed from the card slot.
Card, but only in the center of the back of the card
A shape that bulges out on both sides so that it is exposed from the insertion slot
May be used. In the above embodiment, the card is manually inserted.
Shows an example in which the present invention is applied to an IC card processing device that performs
However, pull the card inserted into the card slot
The present invention is applied to an IC card processing device having a mechanism for inserting
You can also. [0077] [0078] [0079]【The invention's effect】 As described above, the IC car of the present invention
Processing equipment How to pull out the IC card at the specified position
When an external force is applied in the direction, the external force is applied to the rear end of the IC card.
The card stopper received from is the urging force of the third spring member
Move in the retreat direction independently of the second slide member
Configuration so that the IC card is
In a certain state, a failure occurs on the device
Even if the power cannot be supplied, the user is
Draw the exposed card from the card stopper
Move in the exit direction and damage the IC card or the card processing device
Card can be easily pulled out without causing malfunction
it can. In addition, during normal operation, power is supplied to the electromagnetic driver.
Cards can be easily pulled out without any special operations
Automatic discharge and forced withdrawal operation.
Can be

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is a perspective view of one embodiment; FIG. 2 is a plan view showing a part of the embodiment; FIG. 3 is a bottom view of one embodiment; FIG. FIG. 5 is an exploded perspective view of a main part of one embodiment. FIG. 6 is a schematic plan view for explaining an operation of inserting the IC card of one embodiment. FIG. 7 is an IC card of one embodiment. FIG. 8 is a schematic plan view for explaining an automatic ejection operation and an operation during a forced withdrawal operation of an IC card according to an embodiment. FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an IC card. 10 is a schematic diagram of an IC card processing apparatus having an automatic ejection mechanism. [Description of References] 20 IC card processing apparatus 22 card slot 23 bulging section 24 insertion / removal operation section 25 card insertion port 33 frame 34 board 38 card storage section 42 contact terminal 47 first slide member 5 The second slide member 70 the first connecting lever 80 a second connecting lever 85 third connecting lever 90 card stopper 100 locking member 105 driving lever 115 solenoid

Continuation of front page (72) Inventor Ginya Ishiguro 1-6-1, Uchisaiwaicho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation (56) References JP-A-63-223991 (JP, A) (58) Investigated Field (Int.Cl. ⁷ , DB name) G06K 13/06 G06K 17/00

Claims (1)

(1) A card slot having a card insertion slot for receiving an IC card on one surface side, and a swelling portion swelling in the card ejection direction on the one surface side. Is disposed on the back side of the card insertion slot of the card slot,
A frame for receiving an IC card inserted from the card insertion slot to a predetermined position where a part of a rear end thereof enters the bulging portion; and an external terminal of the IC card supported by the frame and inserted to the predetermined position. A first sliding member supported by the frame so as to be slidable in the card insertion / removal direction, and pushed by the tip of an IC card inserted from the card insertion slot and moved to the back side. A first spring member for urging the first slide member toward the card insertion port side; and a frame slidably supported by the frame along a card insertion / removal direction, and pushed by the first slide member. A second slide member that moves rearward together with the first slide member; a second spring member that urges the second slide member toward the card insertion slot; A lock member that is supported by the frame and that engages with the second slide member when the IC card enters the predetermined position to regulate return of the second slide member toward the card insertion slot; An electromagnetic driver that releases the engagement between the lock member and the second slide member in the direction of the card insertion slot by releasing the engagement between the lock member and the second slide member; It is formed in a card passage between the card insertion slot on the exit side and the frame so as to be able to advance and retreat , and prevents the IC card from entering and returning.
A third spring member for urging the card stopper in a card passage direction with an urging force larger than at least the first spring member for returning the IC card toward the card insertion slot; A restricting portion for restricting the movement of the card stopper in the card passage direction by the spring member, and connecting the second slide member and the card stopper via the restricting portion, thereby forming the second slide. When the member moves to the back side, the card stopper moves in the direction in which the card stopper enters the card passage, and when the second slide member moves to the card insertion port side, the card stopper retreats from the card passage. to move the regulating portion in a direction, and a connecting mechanism for the follower of the card stopper to the second slide member, I C card Enters the predetermined position and reaches the position where the second slide member engages with the lock member.
Wherein the contact with the IC card return card stopper to the rear end of the IC card to the state of being restricted by the urging force of the third spring member, external to the IC card from the state to the predetermined position Force in the discharge direction from
Come, the card stopper which receives the said force is, the third spring member IC card moves in the direction of retracting from the card path independently of the second slide member against the biasing force of the
After the IC card has been pulled out.
The second switch held in a state engaged with the lock member
The card stopper is in the card passage by the ride member
And keep the next IC card from being inserted.
An IC card processing device, comprising: